by Anika Rinker | Sep 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Jesus’ first miracle occurs at a wedding feast in Cana. Christian marriage centers on mutual joy and lifelong commitment and marks a great celebration within a couple’s life. At St. Martin’s, we are thrilled to share in your joy!
All weddings at St. Martin’s follow the rich marriage services found in The Book of Common Prayer, and our clergy will assist you with the important details of the celebration.
St. Martin’s requires at least six months between approval and ceremony. Once approved, the date will be placed on the church calendar.
Pre-marital counseling is required prior to marriage by the Episcopal Church. The couple is expected to attend four one-hour sessions with our rector or the clergy-person performing the ceremony. It is the responsibility of the couple to schedule these sessions and to have them completed before the wedding day.
To begin the scheduling process, please contact the church office at 817-431-2396.
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by Anika Rinker | Sep 19, 2022 | Vestry Updates
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Vestry Meeting, August 21, 2022
Present: Alan Bentrup, Jim McManic, Jen Duncan, Keen Haynes, Bob Garrity, Linda Seeber, Mary Anderson, Melissa Kurkul, DJ Mitchell, Amanda Alvarez, Rick Schulz, Bob Bess, Joe Stark
Representatives from VLK Architects were present for the meeting
- The June minutes were presented. No changes were made. DJ Mitchell made a motion to accept and Bob Bess seconded. Vestry voted and approved.
- Finance Committee Report – Gary Wilkinson
- See attached report for details
- Explained what review of the finances. Committee found no discrepancies or issues during the July review. Members signed off on the committee and their findings.
- DJ explained the current financial situation at SMITF and presented his report.
- Vestry voted to accept the report
- Master Plan presentation
- VLK Architects presented conceptual master plan ideas for vestry review
- Senior Warden – Keen Haynes
- VPIC schedule
- Discussed the ministry fair on September 11th
- Jr Warden Report– Joe Stark, Rick Schulz
- Reported on repairs and maintenance issues
- Given the go ahead to call the sprinkler man and get them repaired/replaced
- Restriping of the parking lot which was requested by the City of Southlake
- Announced that a new Fire Inspection Company has been hired.
- Rector’s Report – Alan Bentrup
- Announced a grant for the Stephen’s Ministry.
- Asked for a motion to create a line item for the funds.
- Old Business
- Title Issue is being investigated by Diocese of Texas
- Fever has hired someone to mow the grounds.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
Mary Anderson
by Anika Rinker | Sep 12, 2022 | Vestry Updates
St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Vestry Minutes June 20, 2022
Present: Alan Bentrup, Paula Jefferson, Jim McManic, Jen Duncan, Keen Haynes, Bob Garrity, Linda Seeber, Mary Anderson, Melissa Kurkel, DJ Mitchell, Amanda Alvarez, Rick Schulz, Bob Bess, Joe Stark
Absent:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by the Rev. Alan Bentrup
Opening Prayer offered by Alan
May Minutes approved
Finance Committee Report – Gary Wilkinson
- See the attached report
- Gary Wilkinson is looking into an affordable review with David Lowder’s assistance.
- Reports approved.
Senior Warden Report – Keen Haynes
- VPIC assignments filled for July and August
- Diocesan merger was discussed.
Junior Warden Report– Joe Stark and Rick Schulz
- Updated vestry on various property items around the campus.
Assistant Rector– Paula Jefferson
- Offered update on Stephen Ministry
Rector’s Report – Alan Bentrup
- Master plan update on meetings with VLK Architects, to be presented at August meeting
- Discussion of staffing changes with Rev. Paula leaving for St. Christopher’s
- Bob Duquesnel has been hired as the new choir director
- Raises for Parish Admin and Family Minister starting Aug 1
- Motion to submit application for Parish Status in the Diocese of Texas (EDOT) approved unanimously; application to be signed by vestry and parishioners
- Motion to establish new temporarily restricted fund for Building Bridges program unanimously approved. Building Bridges is a partnership with Chrysallis Center (Carla Pulliam) focsed on support and education for parents of LGBTQ teens, funded by diocesan mission grant
Closing Prayer – Alan Bentrup
Adjourned at 8:00
Respectfully submitted
Mary Anderson – Vestry Clerk
